Family: Rutaceae

Chloroxylon swietenia (east Indian satinwood, Ceylon satinwood) is a medium to large tropical tree native to southern India and Sri Lanka. It is prized for its hard, dense, and golden-yellow wood, which is highly valued in fine woodworking, cabinetry, and traditional furniture making. The tree has a straight trunk, compound leaves, and small, inconspicuous flowers. Its durability and attractive wood grain make it a popular choice for decorative and high-quality timber products.

Chloroxylon swietenia is currently considered a low-risk species in Hawaii and is safe for cultivation. It is not known to be invasive, and there are no significant threats to native ecosystems from planting this species. Gardeners can enjoy its ornamental and timber qualities without concern for ecological impact.

High Risk Traits:

• Produces viable seeds
  
• Wind-dispersed winged seeds
  
• Tolerates disturbance such as fire and mutilation
  
• Skin irritant; contains chloroxylonine
  
• Can colonize forest clearings

Low Risk Traits:

• Does not form dense thickets
  
• No natural vegetative reproduction
  
• No unintentional, bird, animal, or water dispersal
  
• Does not hybridize (monotypic genus)
  
• Not fire-adapted; easily damaged by fire
  
• No evidence of naturalization or weediness
  
• Shade-intolerant and slow-growing